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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
"} bludgeoning damage.To protect sites they deem holy, gods often rely on eidolons, ghostly spirits bound to safeguard a sacred place. Forged from the souls of those with unwavering devotion, eidolons stalk
temples and vaults to ensure that no enemy defiles, damages, or plunders these sites. If an enemy sets foot inside a warded location, the eidolon plunges into a statue specially prepared to house its
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
her divine spark vanishes. She is dead until the next winter solstice, when she reappears at full health in a cold, remote location of her choosing.
Frigid Aura. So long as Auril has at least 1 hit
all forms, from art objects and flowers to skilled artisans and their wondrous works, freezing them in magical ice for her pleasure alone.
Auril was aligned with the gods Talos, Umberlee, and Malar
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
The Korolnor Scepter is one of ten Ruling Scepters of Shanatar, forged by the dwarven gods and given to the ruling houses of the ancient dwarven empire. The Korolnor Scepterâs location was
SCEPTERS OF SHANATAR
The Korolnor Scepter is joined by the nine other Ruling Scepters of Shanatar. They are the Alatorin Scepter (location unknown), the Barakuir Scepter (held by the duergar king
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
success. If a targetâs saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the target is immune to any eidolonâs Divine Dread for the next 24 hours.To protect sites they deem holy, gods
, damages, or plunders these sites. If an enemy sets foot inside a warded location, the eidolon plunges into a statue specially prepared to house its soul; it then animates this effigy and uses the statue
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
an overwhelming compulsion to leave an offering worth at least 5 gp stashed in an out-of-the-way place. Cloud giants within 6 miles of the cradle or scion immediately sense the location of this gift
others.
If the scion dies, these effects end immediately.
Scions of Giantsâ Gods
Giants are descended from the All-Father, Annam, and his children. But scions of giantsâ gods boast a
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
leave an offering worth at least 5 gp stashed in an out-of-the-way place. Cloud giants within 6 miles of the cradle or scion immediately sense the location of this gift. A creature can be affected only
effects end immediately.
Scions of Giantsâ Gods
Giants are descended from the All-Father, Annam, and his children. But scions of giantsâ gods boast a greater claim: they are Annam
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
pleasure alone.
Auril was aligned with the gods Talos, Umberlee, and Malar. Together they wrought terrible destruction, inspiring fear that compelled tribute to hold their power at bay. Umberlee
Sundering, most of the gods withdrew from Toril, leaving mortals to govern their own fates without the godsâ meddling, but the Frostmaiden could not stay away for long. Auril returned to her icy
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
artisans and their wondrous works, freezing them in magical ice for her pleasure alone.
Auril was aligned with the gods Talos, Umberlee, and Malar. Together they wrought terrible destruction, inspiring
Toril to escape their fury.
After a world-shaking event known as the Sundering, most of the gods withdrew from Toril, leaving mortals to govern their own fates without the godsâ meddling, but the
Magic Items
Tomb of Annihilation
charges daily at dawn. While wearing the amulet, you can use an action to expend 1 of its charges to transport yourself and anything you are wearing or carrying to a location within 100 feet of you
existence as you. This effect isnât subject to the magic restrictions placed on the Tomb of the Nine Gods; thus, the amulet can be used to enter and exit the tomb.
If you arenât undead, you must
Magic Items
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Eons ago, a war between the primordials and the gods scarred the planes of existence. A demon lord named Miska the Wolf-Spider eventually pushed the primordialsâ enemies to the brink of
to while it is broken. While holding one piece of the broken rod, you know the general location of the next consecutive piece, as the rod yearns to be a complete artifact. Multiple rod pieces can be
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
can see within 30 feet of itself. The portal links to a precise location on any plane of existence at a point in time up to 8,000 years from the present, whether past or future. The portal lasts for 24
civilizations or temples to dead gods and do their utmost to preserve these historical sites. A time dragonâs insatiable desire for knowledge means itâs likely to have more than one such lair.
The
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Spellcasting.Ancient legends suggest that when the gods came to the First World and tried to populate it with their Humanoid followers, a clever dragon fled to the Feywild to hide a clutch of eggs. The magic
dragon.
Moonstone Dragon Lairs
Often, a moonstone dragonâs lair is not a single location, but rather a collection of personally significant places spread out across multiple planes of
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
suggest that when the gods came to the First World and tried to populate it with their Humanoid followers, a clever dragon fled to the Feywild to hide a clutch of eggs. The magic of that faerie realm
is not a single location, but rather a collection of personally significant places spread out across multiple planes of existence and connected through portals under the dragonâs control. A lair
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
innkeepers, rangers, and the clergy of gods that are aligned with the Harpersâ ideals.
The Order of the Gauntlet: One of the newest power groups in Faerûn, the Order of the Gauntlet has an
in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and frequently seek aid from law enforcement friendly to the orderâs ideals, and the clergy of the orderâs patron gods.
The
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shrines to the Dead Three and her research about lore or
Artifacts related to those gods. Only Karasâs most trusted confidantes know her hideoutâs location.
Karas extends her connection to the
free themselves from that godâs malignant shadow. However, none have embraced the Chembrylsâ tyrannical legacy more than Karas Chembryl, a ruthless assassin whose devotion to the gods Bane
Bugbear
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
indolence offers no clue to how vicious the creatures are. Bugbears are capable of bouts of incredible ferocity, using their muscular bodies to exact swift and ruthless violence. At their core
crafting simple tools and hunting and gathering food, and gangs sometimes come together peacefully to exchange members and goods between them.
Malevolent Worship of Malign Gods
Bugbears worship two
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
provided. The following section, discussing possible homelands, includes some suggested reasons that are appropriate for each location.
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Reason
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Reason
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Emissary
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Pilgrim
byzantine laws, or you could be a pilgrim who seeks the shrines of the gods of magic.
Kara-Tur. The continent of Kara-Tur, far to the east of Faerûn, is home to people whose customs are unfamiliar
Hobgoblin
Legacy
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
little to conceal an underlying brutality that hobgoblins practice on each other and perfect upon other races. Punishment for infractions of hobgoblin law are swift and merciless. Beauty is something
appreciation or patience for art. They leave little space for joy or leisure in their lives, and thus have no reserves of faith to call upon when in dire straits.
Implacable Gods
Hobgoblins revere two
Human
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Basic Rules (2014)
pages were tales of bold heroes, strange and fierce animals, mighty primitive gods, and a magic that was part and fabric of that distant land.
â Elaine Cunningham, Daughter of the Drow
In the
single elf or dwarf might take on the responsibility of guarding a special location or a powerful secret, humans found sacred orders and institutions for such purposes. While dwarf clans and halfling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
and thunder, gods of earthquakes, some fire gods, and certain gods of violence, physical strength, and courage. In some pantheons, a god of this domain rules over other deities and is known for swift
Tempest Domain Gods whose portfolios include the Tempest domain â including Talos, Umberlee, Kord, Zeboim, the Devourer, Zeus, and Thor â govern storms, sea, and sky. They include gods of lightning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, and the forest. Nylea is among the most gregarious of the gods, and can be spotted frolicking joyfully with her Nyxborn lynx, Halma, or her favorite nymph, Theophilia. But she also savors solitude
, and on the hunt she is deadly serious, almost animalistic, in her mood. She is nearly as quick to anger as her brother Purphoros, enacting swift revenge on those who harm the natural realm. Nylea
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Noble Mounts. Pegasi are highly prized as swift and reliable steeds, being faster and less temperamental than griffons, hippogriffs, and wyverns. However, these wild and shy creatures are as
of elven gods. These gods have been known to send pegasi to the Material Plane to aid those in need. Pegasi Nests. Pegasi mate for life, build their nests in hard-to-reach locations, and give birth to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Cosmic Realignment Save for the domains of gods, realms in the Outlands are subject to a planar phenomenon known as cosmic realignment. When a location embodies the nature of one of the Outer Planes
too closely, that plane absorbs the location and its inhabitants, restoring balance to the Outlands and expanding that plane. Some creatures combat cosmic realignment by acting in direct opposition to the linked planeâs temperament, while others gladly welcome this fate or pursue it outright.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Acererak the Eternal Acererak keeps his phylactery hidden, and neither gods nor spells can divine its location. If his physical body is destroyed, Acererak reforms next to his phylactery in 1d10 days
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. Creatures can also traverse the Astral Plane using vessels called spelljamming ships. Dead Gods. Scattered throughout the Astral Sea are the remains of dead and dying gods who are here either because
they were forgotten by their worshipers or slain at the hands of more powerful entities. If the characters ask about the location the rod piece points to, Alustriel determines that the dying god
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, reveal a vital secret, or end a destructive conflict. When the other gods send their champions to circumvent divine agreements, Kruphix often calls upon his champions to set things right. The Kruphixâs
a dangerous secret, such as the location of a fountain of immortality, by any means necessary.
4 Bring proof of a powerful conspiracy to the leaders of a human polis while evading or defeating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
rest of Chult. Omuâs clerics lost their spells, and the city fell to sickness and disease. Uprisings wracked Omu, and its nobles fled in droves. Maps showing Omuâs location were destroyed, and its
coins were melted down and reminted. Fallen from grace, Omu became known as the Forbidden City. Nine Trickster Gods With Ubtao gone, primal spirits arose from the rain forest to bewitch the few remaining
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
, for exampleâmight take 4d6 days. For a more general location, such as a color pool leading to a specified plane, the journey might take 1d4 Ă 10 hours. Dead Gods The Astral Plane is where the
Abyss,â or âthe Wildspace system of Realmspaceââthinking about a place makes the creature aware of the most direct route to that location. The creature doesnât know how long the journey will take or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
its home, this monstrous bird rivals the oldest dragons in size.
Sky Titans. In the ancient days when giants battled dragons for control of the world, Annam, the father of the giant gods, created
grounds. A roc seldom hunts swift or small creatures, and it ignores towns and forests where prey can easily take cover. When it locates a large and slow-moving target such as a giant, a whale, or an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
vicious the creatures are. Bugbears are capable of bouts of incredible ferocity, using their muscular bodies to exact swift and ruthless violence. At their core, bugbears are ambush predators
gathering food, and gangs sometimes come together peacefully to exchange members and goods between them. Malevolent Worship of Malign Gods Bugbears worship two deities who are brothers, Hruggek and Grankhul
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
over the heads of a crowd. It is a sight you shouldnât miss. You should also visit the House of Wonder. This is surely the most splendid temple dedicated to the gods of magic â with Mystra foremost
to Nature, just a block away from the Tower of Luck, are resplendent gardens dedicated to nature gods like Mielikki and Silvanus. The park is closed to all except residents of the Sea Ward. Yet from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Korolnor Scepter Wondrous item, legendary (requires attunement) The Korolnor Scepter is one of ten Ruling Scepters of Shanatar, forged by the dwarven gods and given to the ruling houses of the
ancient dwarven empire. The Korolnor Scepterâs location was unknown for the longest time until a storm giant queen, Neri, found it in a barnacle-covered shipwreck at the bottom of the Trackless Sea. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
in the Heart of Ubtao, and Saja Nâbaza in Orolunga. Several creatures know Omuâs location: the guides Eku and Salida in Port Nyanzaru, Valindra Shadowmantle in the Heart of Ubtao, the aarakocra of
underground temple (chapter 4). Not far from the yuan-ti temple is the entrance to the Tomb of the Nine Gods (chapter 5). The Soulmonger lies deep within the tomb, which is riddled with puzzles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
-Besil. Unbeknown to the dwarves, the settlement was built less than a mile from the location of one such Chaos node. After the Kinslayer Wars, the dwarves retreated south of Pax Tharkas and into
Thorbardin, abandoning the underground city, but only after sealing it against any intrusion. In the Elemental Evil campaign, this city becomes the location of the four elemental temples. The four Haunted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
us to discover our own imperfection. Our quest for the divine leads us to believe we, ourselves, are gods. These are the themes that haunt stories of Gothic horror. Consider the following genre
sense of dread are key to achieving a gothic feel. Set your story in an decrepit mansion, ruined cathedral, or other foreboding location. Gothic heroes are often virtuous, deeply passionate, or